Substrate Evaluation Report
For the HP Indigo 5500
Customer Name:
Favini Srl
Customer Address: via Alcide de Gasperi, 26
Rossano Veneto (VI) Italy 36028
Substrate Name:
Majestic Digital Candlelight Cream
Substrate Type: Metallic Coated
Weight: 250 gsm
I.D. Number: RI5500-11-2168
Date of Evaluation: 9-14-11
Caliper: 310 microns
Evaluation Site: RIT
Evaluation Process: Screen
Evaluation
Measure
Result
Runability
Grade (# Stars)
Notes
***
Pass
Simplex
# Jams
0
Pass
Duplex
# Jams
0
Pass
***
Fixing
Pass
Peeling
100% K in 4 color mode,
% ink remaining
100%
Pass
Flaking
<1 mm, % Coverage
400%
Pass
Photo Peeling
290% K for photo app.,
% ink remaining
100%
Pass
Photo Flaking
<1 mm, % Coverage
400%
Pass
N/A
Blanket
Compatibility
Evaluation
Result
Note Detail:
Pass/Fail
N/A
Pass
The substrate certification procedure incorporates several processes. An initial screening evaluation
is followed by a more comprehensive evaluation looking at the performance of the particular substrate
within the press. This checks for:
Runability:
The ability of the substrate to run smoothly through the press.
Fixing:
Ink-substrate interaction as reflected in: The degree of ink fixing to the substrate for
standard and photo-related applications—the adhesion as measured in a tape peel test
of the image. The degree of flaking of the ink layer. The fixing properties are measured
through a range of blanket temperatures and pressures.
Photo App.:
Use of robust media products are strongly recommended when printing photo-related
applications and/or Light Cyan and Light Magenta due to additional ink coverage demands of these applications. This media has been tested and approved to perform well
with higher levels of ink coverage, and are therefore recommended for photo-related
type applications. However, it is strongly recommended that user acceptance ultimately
be evaluated per individual application and finishing requirement (s), etc. This test result information is provided as a guide; assess actual performance further to determine
appropriateness for individual use.
Blanket
Ink-transferability—the quality of ink transfer from the blanket to the substrate as
Compatibility: reflected in highlight dots, thin lines, heavy images and image edge integrity. Blanket-substrate compatibility—the interaction between the substrate and the blanket is
checked for ‘Blanket Memory’ effect, reflected in gloss or density differences between
solids and background areas of the previously printed image. Cleaner pages—Blankets
are routinely maintained by running “cleaner pages”, a self cleaning method used to
refresh the blanket’s release layer.
Star Rating
***
**
*
Transport
Fixing
Blanket
compatibility
3 stars: best performing papers; fewer print cleaners needed; no blanket memories at
least up to 12K impressions.
2 stars: recommended papers; some print cleaners may be needed; slight
memories may be seen at 12K impressions.
1 star: good papers; print cleaners generally required; some memories may be seen at
12K impressions. Approved tape test, after one hour.
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**
*
Measure
Best-performing paper
Recommended paper
Good papers
Runability
No jams or other issues
1 jam or minor issues
1 jam or minor issues
Peeling: 100% K,
10 minutes
>90%
>80%
>80% at one hour
Flaking: guillotine, 5
minutes
<1 mm at 200% K
<1 mm at 200% K
<1 mm at 200% K
Photo peeling: 290% K,
>80% after 10 or 60 min >80% after 10 or 60 min
10 or 60 minutes
Not applicable
Photo Flaking: guillotine, 5 minutes
<1mm at 350% K
<1 mm at 350% K
Not applicable
Cleaner pages OK
after 12K
2nd cleaner page clean
4th cleaner page clean
6th cleaner page clean
ver. jdm091108